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Hello all , just joined to get your help. I just picked up a 2000 RC with 15,000 miles on it. I rode it home on a hot day 150 miles 3 hours .. with no issues what so ever. Owner said he didn't have time to ride it.. Don't know if I believe that or it was giving him headaches.. There are a few blinker issues and dash light issues but that's for later..doh!!

Anyway, bike runs great but the last few times I have taken it out it has lost power on the highway, can't confirm if its one cylinder that shuts down or its a whole power loss to both.

It runs but its a challenge to keep it running to limp off the highway. Bike is not running hot on the highway and occurred just mellow cruising at 5000 rpm.

It has a PCV on it currently with aftermarket slip ons..

Once I get it stopped and turned off and just briefly wait, I can start it up again like nothing happened. I did this the other night and rode it for about an hour with nothing happening again.

Its done this twice so far.

I tried to search with the same issue on the site but nothing close.

Ideas?

Basically what would cause to drop power (one cylinder type of feel) and to be able to start right back up again, like nothing happened and run great...

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Since you've purchased a 19 year old motorcycle that may have been sitting for a while, you should start with basic maintenance. Replace the fuel, coolant, oil, plugs, etc. I'll send you a link to download the service manual. Start with the basics and set a baseline before you start looking at electronics and injectors.

Hi Friends,
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